Im tempted to do Darwin -> Nkunku (-4) myself. Get ahead of the curve

I replied on the last article. I think if you have a very good rank of 200-300k or better then you will need to take a risk as the template won’t cut it to keep advancing. If your rank is more modest, I’d go for dull and safe.

the concern with Nkunku is how heavily his minutes might need to be managed.

Lol people never learn. Getting in a Chelsea forward early haha

Probably would only be worth it if you had him for a game where he scored a brace or a hatrick and no-one else had him. Realistically you're not going to be captaining him.

Even then, you'd also want his alternatives like Jesus, Solanke, Wilson/Isak to be blanking.

And then if he was to have a game where he did get 2 or 3 goals, everyone would jump on him the week after.

So your maximum ceiling is maybe +15 points? Not sure if worth the risk

Chelsea strikers are famous for hitting the ground running after all - especially ones that haven't scored a goal in the 12 months since signing.

interesting take to be honest and definitely food for thought.

I have Darwin and it seems likely he is on the bench and comes on for a 1 pointer, so assuming Nkunku also comes on then can definitely see him outscoring Darwin.

Also cross-post from the lady article.

Chelsea fan here - I wouldn't be bringing in Nkunku this early.

Poch is being very protective with his minutes and it will continue to be a slow ramp-up than consecutive 90 mins any time soon.

The Christmas fixture congestion (which we do have a lot of) also complicates this as we need to rotate, but also need to protect him.

We have multiple options in our attack: Jackson, Broja, Sterling, Mudryk, Palmer, sometimes Gallagher/Enzo at 10 - (discounting Madueke mostly) and also Nkunku. Of course Nkunku is the premier option - but he's only just back to getting a few minutes off the bench.

He most likely doesn't even have penalties right now. Palmer took out 1st penalty in the shootout last night & after netting his last 4 in PL & that one last night, have to think they're his to keep until he misses/Nkunku up to more speed.

We're also coming into fixtures where we're playing more low blocks where we don't know what to do with the ball, so expect frustration.

Understand your comment on January, but why not just wait till then? I don't think there's a ton of gain Nkunku will give you till then - and by then you'll have a better picture of what he can handle, how is output is & make sure he doesn't pick any any knock (happens often after returns from a long lay-off).

Too risky … Chelsea forwards are generally underwhelming, he’s a minutes risk … and could break over this schedule …

Getting a player in that's just returned from a long layoff has never gone well for me so no from me. Especially given it's his first taste of the league and how busy this part of the season is

C Wilson?

Gusto is just back from a long injury.

Looks fine, prefer Trent over the Trippier. Probably look to spend less on the Raya spot

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I'd be keeping Haaland as you'll have Son + Salah to deal with shortly.

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Willian

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If you plan to Salah (c) between 18-20 before AFCON then maybe worth the hit

Can't you just wait a week and do it for free versus Burnley? Taking a hit versus Arsenal seems less likely to pay off

Gabriel Archer Guehi

Looking for some input to my thoughts

Would go Porro

Guehi to Porro

Gabriel - both likely end up with 2 points but rate the Arsenal defence higher than SHU attack

If fit, I think he starts

Cash/Tsimikas to Porro stands out to me

I'd definitely be thinking about getting Porro in your situation.

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Sell Haaland

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WC20

I'd do A.

Once you have Watkins, your team is more or less ideally set for the upcoming GW.

You might as well hold off the WC

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We have no idea when Haaland will be back and Salah/Son/Hee Chan are about for a few weeks before heading off on International duty. Holding your WC as long as possible to get Haaland news and keeping Salah for Burnley and then rejigging the money is the biggest advantage you have, do not waste it by wildcarding now.

thank you guys

May as well stick with Raya if you have plans with your transfers

Wouldn’t waste a transfer on 2nd GK atm. Better off saving imo

Yep, looks nice for a roll

I would be inclined to sell Isak but no stand out FWDs this GW. Bench is not ideal if Isak is still out so maybe a Konsa/Pau in and bench Gabriel. You also have enough itb to get Haaland in a straight swap

Darwin

Not even a contest … get that useless fraud out of your team. Admiral Akbar did warn you about him.

Darwin don’t get why anyone owns?

I think Gordon will be fine so sell Darwin

Indeed we do …

Yes, Friday game so presser tomorrow

Yeah. From team news article:
"The four head coaches we’ll definitely hear from, pre-deadline, are those managing Crystal Palace, Brighton and Hove Albion, Aston Villa and Sheffield United."

Cheers all

Mental health reasons tbh. But he is past that now. Rich will start most games, Ange likes him.

He won't be dropped and his xMins should increase when Son leaves in 21

I think it was because of injury. Can't see him being dropped when he is inform. Also, there is a doubt about Johnson starting after the head injury against Forest.

Mainly injury. His form was questionable as well but he's pretty nailed atm, mainly due to other injuries

Injured, isnt he?

You don’t need Tom for this. I can cover off your Villa questions.

You are probably familiar with the modern concept of a villa: a spacious, private property filled to the brim with everything you may need to live there, unhurriedly and happily, either long-term or when on a quick escapade, most likely to a beautiful destination like St. Barts.

However, you may find yourself in awe of the history of villas and their conceptual origin, that goes far, far back, to the Roman Empire itself, and how the many changes villas have undergone through time are deeply connected to human history.

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Lol

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B. And take a hit to remove A for anyone.

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darwin is idiot !

A 100%

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Between Martinez and Leno for me

If I had to pick one then Martinez but prefer neither and get cheaper Villa defender to cover defence

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I guess Cash but low on him starting

Check Emery presser for update on Pau. If he's out I'd be inclined to take the risk with Cash; if not you're probably getting 1pt

Cheeers

No

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Probably C.

I wonder if Arteta starts Kiwior LB over Zinchenko and man mark Salah. He would have done this with Tomiyasu if he was fit.

Not seeing the Trippier (c) appeal. Away to Luton is a tough fixture especially with Luton's set pieces

Keep and use bench if needed

Bowen if looking to sell Gordon

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